OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ~ CERTIFICATE OF

ASSUMED NAME

Minnesota Statutes, 333

The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

Assumed Name: Harvest Benefits

Principal Place of Business: 32734 130th St

Blue Earth, MN 56013 USA

Nameholder(s):

Name: John H. Oothoudt

Address: 32734 130th St.,

Blue Earth, MN 56013

Name: Debra A. Oothoudt

Address: 32734 130th St.,

Blue Earth, MN 56013

Name: Benjamin J. Kolbe

Address: 1417 293rd Ave.,

Granada, MN 56039

Name: Sara L. Kolbe

Address: 1417 293rd Ave.,

Granada, MN 56039

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statues. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Signed by: John H. Oothoudt

Mailing Address:

32734 130th St.,

Blue Earth, MN 56013

johnoo@frontiernet.net

January 7, 14, 2013

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PROJ. NO. 9195

SECTION A-01

INVITATION FOR BIDS

1.0 PROJECT: Nurse and Administrative

Offices Remodel

Blue Earth Middle School

315 East 6th Street

Blue Earth, Minnesota

2.0 OWNER:Blue Earth Area SchoolsISD 2860

315 East 6th Street

Blue Earth, MN 56013

3.0 BIDS DUE:Public Bid Opening:

January 28, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m.

District Office Conference

Room315 East 6th Street

Blue Earth, MN 56013

4.0 TYPES OF BIDDING AND

CLASSES OF WORK: A. One prime contract will be awarded for the work. (less items indicated to be performed by the Owner.)

5.0 PRE-BID MEETING:Interested parties shall be at a pre-bid orientation meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. at the District Office Conference Room, 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth, MN.

6.0 AVAILABILITY OF

DOCUMENTS:Contractors and suppliers may obtain one set of documents from the Architect (Zenk Read Trygstad & Associates, 907 Sykes Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007, phone: 507-373-0689) upon payment of a $25.00 refundable deposit (if plans are returned within seven days after bidding) and a $25.00 non-refundable handling fee (in two separate checks).

7.0 DOCUMENT PURCHASE:

Suppliers and individuals requiring other than as above may purchase them. No refunds on purchased items. The Bidder is solely responsible for selection of drawing sheets and completeness of his bid. Request may be in writing or by phone. For purchase of complete sets, drawing sheets, or specification sheets, contact the Architect’s office. Documents will be sent UPS.

8.0 BID SECURITY:Bidders shall submit certified check or Surety Bond, payable to the Owner, in amount of 5 percent of bid. Surety must be authorized to do business in State of Minnesota. Bid security to be guarantee that bidder will not withdraw bid without owner’s consent. Bids to be valid for 60 days.

6.0 REJECTION:Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive bidding informalities.

7.0 PRIOR APPROVAL:This contract has a prior approval clause for product substitutions.

8.0 BID OPENING:All bids received prior to the due date and time will be opened in public at the place specified in 3.0. Bid results will be made available, upon request, the day following the opening.

BY: BLUE EARTH AREA SCHOOLS

BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA

January 14, 21, 2013

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 30, 2000

MORTGAGOR: Mark A. Frahm and Connie L. Frahm, husband and wife, joint tenant.

MORTGAGEE: Long Beach Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 1, 2000 Faribault County Recorder, Document No. 309155.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company of California, National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust 2000-LB1.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Long Beach Mortgage Company

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 316 East 2nd Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 212003530

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:

Lot Three (3) in Block Thirty-Six (36) as designated upon the recorded Plat of the Village of Blue Earth City (now City of Blue Earth), Faribault County, Minnesota, on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds of said County

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Faribault

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $58,650.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $66,273.13

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Faribault County Jail, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. 580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 5, 2013 unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 15, 2012

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee

Mortgagee/

Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/

Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300

Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-6888

30 – 12-005903 FC

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until March 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff’s Office, Faribault County Jail, 320 Dr. H. Russ Street, Blue Earth, MN, in said county and state.

Dated: January 7, 2013

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee

Mortgagee/Assignee of

Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

4500 Park Glen Road #300

Minneapolis, MN 55416

(952) 925-6888

30 – 12-005903 FC

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR.

January 14, 2013

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ORDINANCE NO. 13-01

CITY OF BLUE EARTH

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBSECTION 1030.06 OF

THE BLUE EARTH CITY CODE TO INCLUDE

CEMETERIES AS A

PERMITTED USE IN

HIGHWAY BUSINESS

DISTRICTS

The City Council of the City of Blue Earth does ordain as follows:

SECTION I.

That Subsection 1030.06, Subd. 2 Permitted Uses is amended to include the new permitted use as follows:

P. Cemeteries

SECTION II.

This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLUE EARTH ON THIS 7th DAY OF JANUARY, 2013

BY: Richard Scholtes, Mayor

ATTEST: Kathy Bailey,

City Administrator

January 14, 2013

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CITY OF BLUE EARTH

BLUE EARTH VACANCY CITY COUNCIL SEAT

Due to the election of a Councilmember to the position of Mayor, the City Council of the City of Blue Earth is seeking applications for a City Council seat. Any person interested MUST live in the City limits of Blue Earth. Letters of interest will be accepted through Wednesday, January 30, 2013. The applications will be reviewed and interviewed at the February 4th City Council Work Session. The Council will be appointing for this position. The selected candidate will serve the remainder of the open seat term through the first Council Meeting in January, 2015.

Please submit a letter of interest and personal background information to City Hall, 125 West Sixth Street, PO Box 38, Blue Earth, MN. 56013. Questions can also be directed to the City Administrator at (507) 526-7336. www.becity.org.

January 14, 21, 2013

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBAULT

BEFORE THE DRAINAGE AUTHORITY OF FARIBAULT COUNTY

In the matter of the Redetermination of Benefits of County Ditch #52 Faribault County and its Improvements, Laterals and Extensions.

NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORTS

Notice is hereby given, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Drainage Authority of County Ditch #52 Faribault County, Minnesota, for the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of County Ditch #52 and its various laterals, extensions and improvements.

That the proceeding is pending.

That the viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

That the following is a brief description of the lands drained by County Ditch#52 by its main open ditch, various laterals, extensions and tile systems. Said system drains all or part of the following townships: Jo Daviess Township Sections 25,26,35,36; Elmore Township Sections 6, Blue Earth Township Sections 30,31; Pilot Grove Township Sections 1,2.

That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewer’s Report are as follows: NIAL E BESSINGER LIFE EST ETAL, GEORGE LANE BUCK, GILBERT W & RAMONA G EHRICH, ANNA MAE ERICHSRUD, ARLO & MARJORIE ERICKSON REVOCABLE TRUST ETAL, DUANE FABER, DAVID & BEN FINDEN IRREV TRUST DAVID P FINDEN TRUSTEE, KENNETH O & CATHERINE HAASE, KENNETH O & CATHERINE HAASE, HERBERT G SCHWEN FAMILY TRUST DALE STALLKAMP ET AL TRUSTEES, KARK FAMILY FARMS LLP C/O FARMERS NATIONAL CO #16472, LAWRENCE FARM INC, LAWRENCE LAND LLC, CHAD S LAWRENCE, CHAD S & ANGELA L LAWRENCE, MAXINE LAWRENCE, RONALD H LAWRENCE, MYRON E CHILDS IRREVOC TRUST DENISE L WOLF TRUSTEE, JOHN C & A ROSELLA PLOCKER LIFE ESTATE ETAL, THOMAS J & REBECCA P PLOCKER, ROGER W & CLEO JEAN QUADAY LIFE ESTATE ETAL, DOROTHY L RISTAU LIFE EST ETAL, DAVID D ROCHEFORT & NICOLETTE H HOLMGREN, GERALD L SONNEK, ALLEN J & JOANNE SUKALSKI, and roads in JO DAVIESS TOWNSHIP, BLUE EARTH TOWNSHIP, PILOT GROVE TOWNSHIP, ELMORE TOWNSHIP.

AND THAT, THEREFORE, on February 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Hamilton Hall, 202 South Main Street in Blue Earth, MN the Joint Drainage Authority of said system shall hear and consider said viewers’ report, and all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits are invited to appear and be heard before the Joint Drainage Authority, for and against the proposed redetermination of benefits with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. A copy of the viewers’ report can be examined at the office of the Faribault County Auditor, 415 North Main, Blue Earth MN. Reports may also be found online at www.co.faribault.mn.us .

Dated this 8th day of

January, 2013

FARIBAULT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ACTING AS DRAINAGE

AUTHORITY FOR CD#24

By John L. Thompson,

Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer

January 14, 21, 28, 2013

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBUALT

BEFORE THE DRAINAGE

AUTHORITY OF

FARIBAULT COUNTY

In the matter of the Redetermination of Benefits of County Ditch #24 Faribault County and its Improvements, Laterals and Extensions.

NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORTS

Notice is hereby given, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Drainage Authority of County Ditch #24 Faribault County, Minnesota, for the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of County Ditch #24 and its various laterals, extensions and improvements.

That the proceeding is pending.

That the viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

That the following is a brief description of the lands drained by County Ditch #24 by its main open ditch, various laterals, extensions and tile systems. Said system drains all or part of the following townships Winnebago Township, Faribault County, Minnesota; Sections 9, 10, 16 and 17 including roads of Winnebago Township and Faribault County.

That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewer’s Report are as follows: CHARLES L CARLSON, MARK C & VALERIE B HOOPER, JOHN F BUTLER TRUST & LEONORA M BUTLER, DONNA JEAN BROWN & MARY JANE ZEBEDEE, HELEN KATHERINE KABELIFE ESTATE ET AL, MAURICE C SLAMA IRREV TRUST & AUDREY J SLAMA IRREV TRUST, LYNN COLE, DOUGLAS L JOHANSON & ELIZABETH WOHLENHAUS JOHANSON, LORETTA E RYNEARSON, KEITH & ROSE BREITBARTH, DOUGLAS L JOHANSON & ELIZABETH WOHLENHAUS JOHANSON, BRIAN JACOBSEN, ALVIN J & JOANNE J STAUFFER, TIMOTHY T GOLLY, THOMAS & JUDY GOLLY, TODD GOLLY, GOLLY FARMS PARTNERSHIP C/O TOM GOLLY, FARIBAULT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, WINNEBAGO TOWNSHIP.

AND THAT, THEREFORE, on February 7 at 10:00 a.m. in Hamilton Hall, 202 South Main Street in Blue Earth, MN the Joint Drainage Authority of said system shall hear and consider said viewers’ report, and all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits are invited to appear and be heard before the Joint Drainage Authority, for and against the proposed redetermination of benefits with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. A copy of the viewers’ report can be examined at the office of the Faribault County Auditor, 415 North Main, Blue Earth MN. Reports may also be found online at www.co.faribault.mn.us

Dated this 8th day of

January, 2013

FARIBAULT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ACTING AS DRAINAGE

AUTHORITY FOR CD#24

By John L. Thompson,

Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer

January 14, 21, 28, 2013

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STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF FARIBUALT

BEFORE THE DRAINAGE

AUTHORITY OF FARIBAULT COUNTY

In the matter of the Redetermination of Benefits of County Ditch #23 Faribault County and its Improvements, Laterals and Extensions.

NOTICE OF HEARING ON VIEWERS REPORTS

Notice is hereby given, that a proceeding has been commenced by the Drainage Authority of County Ditch #23 Faribault County, Minnesota, for the redetermination of benefits and damages and benefited areas and damaged areas of County Ditch #23 and its various laterals, extensions and improvements.

That the proceeding is pending.

That the viewers appointed herein have made and filed their report in the office of the Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer in Blue Earth, Minnesota.

That the following is a brief description of the lands drained by County Ditch#23 by its main open ditch, various laterals, extensions and tile systems. Said system drains all or part of the following townships Winnebago Township, Faribault County, Minnesota; Sections 5, 7,8,17,18 and 19.

That the names of the owners thereof, and municipal and other corporations affected thereby, as shown by the Viewer’s Report are as follows: ALLAN F HOHENSTEIN C/O GREGG HOHENSTEIN, CHARLES L CARLSON, DONNA JEAN BROWN & MARY JANE ZEBEDEE, FARIBAULT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, GAYLEN PETROLEUM COMPANY, GOLLY FARMS PARTNERSHIP C/O TOM GOLLY, HAROLD H & MARY ANN TONN LIFE ESTATE ETAL, HELEN KATHERINE KABE LIFE ESTATE ET AL, HENRY A & ERLA MAE SCHENK, IVER D LARSON REVOC LIV TRUST& MARCIA LARSON MILLER R.L.TRUST, JEAN KADUCE, JOHN F BUTLER TRUST & LEONORA M BUTLER, KEDZIE FARMS LLC, KENNETH LEE KADUCE, KENNETH R & KAREN HARTMAN, KEVIN & JENNIFER L DOYEN, LOIS & TERENCE A WALKER, LYNN W SMITH, MARDEL STENZEL, MARGARET ANN RICHARDSON & SATAIL AVEI TAILIN, MAUREEN C HUBBARD, MICHAEL J BUTLER, MUZA B SPENCER ETAL TRUSTEES C/O MARCIA TIMLIN, PAMELA D HANSON ETAL, ROGER M RANDALL LIFE ESTATE ETAL, RUTH M HARTMAN, SANDRA L WHEELER ET AL C/O MARK WHEELER, SUMMER FARMS LLC, THOMAS & JUDY GOLLY, TODD GOLLY, VALARIE THORESON, WARREN C & SHIRLEY A HARTMAN, WILLIAM L & DOROTHY A BURK & DAVID D & KRISTIN H BURK, WINNEBAGO TOWNSHIPC/O DEB CLAEYS.

AND THAT, THEREFORE, on the 7th day of February, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Hamilton Hall, 202 South Main Street in Blue Earth, MN the Drainage Authority of said system shall hear and consider said viewers’ report, and all the persons interested in the redetermination of benefits are invited to appear and be heard before the Drainage Authority, for and against the proposed redetermination of benefits with respect to any other matters in connection therewith. A copy of the viewers’ report can be examined at the office of the Faribault County Auditor, 415 North Main, Blue Earth MN. Reports may also be found online at www.co.faribault.mn.us .

Dated this 8th day

January, 2013

FARIBAULT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ACTING AS DRAINAGE

AUTHORITY FOR CD#23

By John L. Thompson,

Faribault County Auditor-Treasurer

January 14, 21, 28, 2013

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DEADLINE

Deadline for Public Notices is Wednesday at 12:00 Noon for the next Mondays issue. All legal copy should be delivered to the office by noon Wednesday to insure its publication.

If you need to place a public notice legal please email your legal to ptrue@faribaultcountyregister.com or fcnews@bevcomm.net

Or mail notice to: Faribault County Register, PO Box 98, 125 North Main Street, Blue Earth, MN or fax to 507-526-4080. Thank you and have a great week from the staff of the Faribault County Register.

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If you would like help with any

advertising questions please call the Faribault County

Register at 507-526-7324

and ask for Sandy, Kristin or Lori.

If you need help with

classifieds or legals please call and ask for Wanda. We are here to assist you with any questions you may have.

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website

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